East Memphis Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
University of Memphis
Explore the campus of University of Memphis as part of your travels around Memphis. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Catch an event at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium during your trip to Memphis. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Memphis Botanic Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Memphis Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Memphis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
Memphis Museum of Science & History
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Memphis Museum of Science & History during your trip to Memphis. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Children's Museum of Memphis
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Memphis during your travels to Memphis. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Audubon Park
After visiting Audubon Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in East Memphis
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis
Room and hotel were both very clean and located in a desirable area with many food options within walking distance. Only complaint was that we stayed in a room with a double bed and were only given 2 towels for 4 people. I asked the front desk twice and asked by text message once and never received ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hu. Hotel
From the minute we pulled up the staff is over the top friendly and helpful. They made great suggestions for Beale street. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Good location
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Big Cypress Lodge
The room was very unique and we both enjoyed our stay. We were celebrating a 60th birthday. Not sure I’d rate this a 5 star hotel however. The housekeeping staff was definitely not 5 star quality in fact they actually missed cleaning our room on one of the three days that we were there. According ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Memphis Vitality Hotel
A virtual hotel stay. Wow. It was delightful, room was great, security in parking and the building was very good. I will do this again.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
The Peabody Memphis
Very nice
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Memphis
University District
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and gardens in University District. You might want to make time for a stop at Memphis Museum of Science & History or Galloway Golf Course.
Cooper-Young Historic District
Cooper-Young Historic District is well liked for its restaurants and churches. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Memphis Sports & Events Center and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Central Gardens
Though Central Gardens may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Minglewood Hall and Overton Square.
Evergreen
While Evergreen isn't home to many top sights, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Minglewood Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Vollintine-Evergreen
Vollintine-Evergreen might not have many top sights, but Memphis Zoo and Memphis Brooks Museum of Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Midtown
Theatres, live music and museums are some highlights of Midtown. Make a stop by Minglewood Hall or Memphis Brooks Museum of Art while you're exploring.
